Wu Zhixiong
Frankie Ng Chi Hung (born 吳景才 25 December 1953), known in Cantonese as Ng Chi Hung or “King Choi”, is a Hong Kong actor and singer. He often portrays triad leaders on screen. In real life he was once a member of a triad and involved in organized-crime activities, but left that life after serving two prison sentences; since the early 1990s he has kept clear of all gang affiliations and now warns youth against following his former path.
Early life
Ng was born and raised in Tai Hang, Hong Kong Island, as the fifth of eight children of plasterers. He grew up in the Lei Tak Estate area of Causeway Bay, where he learned Hung Ga martial arts from his father.
Career
In the 1970s Ng trained as a stuntman at Shaw Brothers under director Wong Ching‑keung and later joined TVB, appearing in minor roles in series such as "Web of Fate" and "Thrill of the Warlord". In 1987 he was cast by Johnnie To in "Prison on Fire", playing the triad boss “Blind Snake”. His real‑life connections helped recruit extras for prison scenes and introduced him to stars such as Chow Yun‑fat, Andy Lau, and Jackie Chan. The role made him a household name.
Ng went on to plan and produce several films, including entries in the "Young and Dangerous" and "Troublesome Night" series. He also acted in ATVM productions and numerous Hong Kong gangster films through the 1990s.
From 2000 he performed singing tours in mainland China and invested in entertainment venues. He now owns several themed bars and restaurants in Shenzhen, a hotel project, a production studio, and a factory producing health foods and sewer‐gas traps.
Personal life
Ng is married to actress 蔡婉媚 and has three sons and one daughter. He once provided backup vocals on Margaret Mak’s hit song “Friendship’s Light” and remains active as a nightclub performer and restaurateur.[1][2][3]
Selected filmography
Television
- 1976 – "Thrill of the Warlord" – supporting role
- 1979 – "Web of Fate" – supporting role
- 1999 – "Riches and Stitches" – Brother Hung
- 2001 – "Undercover" – Big Brother B
- 2002 – "100% Feel" – Machi
- 2010 – "Legal Mavericks" – Lau Shun‑on
- 2017 – "Turning Point" (web drama) – himself
Film
- 1987 – Prison on Fire – Blind Snake
- 1988 – School on Fire – Iron Man
- 1991 – Prison on Fire II – Blind Snake
- 1996 – Young and Dangerous – Ben Hon “Brother B”
- 1996 – Young and Dangerous 3 – Joe
- 1997 – Troublesome Night – Hung Gor
- 1999 – Young and Dangerous 4 – Ben Hon (flashback)
- 1999 – Master Wong vs. Master Wong – supporting role
- 2000 – Young and Dangerous 5 – Ben Hon
- 2016 – From Vegas to Macau III – Big Brother B
- 2025 – Dumplings Queen – Hung Gor
References
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%90%B3%E5%BF%97%E9%9B%84#cite_ref-%E7%88%BD%E7%88%86%EF%BC%9A%E5%90%B3%E5%BF%97%E9%9B%84%EF%BC%9A%E6%88%91%E5%B0%B1%E4%BF%82%E9%99%B3%E6%B5%A9%E5%8D%97_4-0
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%90%B3%E5%BF%97%E9%9B%84#cite_ref-5
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%90%B3%E5%BF%97%E9%9B%84#cite_ref-6